#Chapter 213 – Ship Air

“Jerome went to get snacks,” Janeen says with a contented sigh, leaning back against the pillows. “Ohhhh, clever Jerome,” I say happily. “I knew he was useful.” Just then Jerome does come around the corner, bearing a full tray of snacks that he places on a larger table between us. Cheerful conversation reins then, with Jerome siting next to Daniel on the lounge chair and handing around snacks and sodas for everyone. Jerome and Janeen get to talking then, asking Daniel questions about Europe and what they can expect the food like to be there. Daniel, having taken several trips – of which I am very jealous – fills them in on the snack situation of a variety of countries. As they talk, I settle comfortably against Kent, enjoying the convivial atmosphere and not really feeling the need to add anything. It’s enough, I think, in this moment to just have those I love around me, safe and happy. “It’s good,” Kent murmurs, his lips close to my ear so that our conversation is mostly private e